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Stringed Instrument Tuning Guide

Stringed Instrument Tuning Guide

The characteristic sounds of traditional Latin instruments are created partly by the size and shape of the instrument, and partly by their unique tunings. Use this chart to make your instruments sound as they were intended, in the traditional range and keys.String...
The Harp – An Overview

The Harp – An Overview

Did you know that the Jalisco Harp was the original bass instrument in the mariachi ensemble? The Jalisco Harp was the instrument preferred by the mariachi harp players in southern Jalisco and Michoacán. One reason the Guitarrón eventually replaced the mariachi harp...
The Guitarron – An Overview

The Guitarron – An Overview

Shop Guitarrónes! What is a Guitarron? The Guitarrón is a large bass guitar. Guitarrón translates to large guitar – the suffix means big or large. It has 6 strings – 3 that are nylon wound with a nylon monofilament core or nylon fibers, and 3 that are steel,...
Violin in Mariachi Music – An Overview

Violin in Mariachi Music – An Overview

Evolution of the Violin in Mariachi Music Like the guitar, the violin is an instrument widely recognized across the world. The violin was developed in Europe, then brought to the New World by the Spaniards in the 15th century. The indigenous Mexican people quickly...